The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Dr. Hossein Tabari
Dr. Hossein Tabari is a hydrologist with expertise in developing hybrid models to advance the understanding of regional-to-global climatic and socioeconomic drivers, space-time variability, and the impacts of extreme events under uncertainty.
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Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei
Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei's research is focused on space-borne synthetic aperture radar technology, groundwater resources management, green energies, and equitable adaptation to natural and anthropogenic land subsidence, sea level rise, and coastal hazards in the face of changing climate.
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Dr. Mojtaba Sadegh
Dr. Mojtaba (Moji) Sadegh's research is focused on using geospatial analysis, machine learning, statistical methods, and data unravel mechanisms that drive climate extremes and their societal impacts.
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Prof. Ousmane Seidou
Professor Ousmane Seidou is an expert hydrological modeling, climate change impact assessment, and developing climate change adaptation strategies with two decades of experience in research and teaching.
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Dr. Renee Obringer
Dr. Renee Obringer’s research interests focus on understanding and evaluating the impact of climate change on urban systems, with an emphasis on water and energy.
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Prof. Sarah Null
Professor Sarah Null’s research and teaching focus on addressing the potential to protect aquatic ecosystems while maintaining water resource benefits for people.
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Prof. Bruce Newbold
Bruce Newbold is Professor of Geography at McMaster University and Director of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
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Dr. Lina Eklund
Dr. Lina Eklund specializes in land system dynamics in the context of migration and armed conflict, using mainly earth observation and spatial analysis.
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Prof. Carmen Logie
Dr Carmen Logie is the Canada Research Chair in Global Health Equity and Social Justice with Marginalized Populations and Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto.
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Prof. Susan Elliott
Susan Elliott is a health geographer whose primary area of research focuses on relationships between environment and health, broadly defined.